Michelle Obama stands out as a unique First Lady – one not seen before in the entirety of US history. Ever since she first came into the spotlight she has changed the perception of her role and bucked American notions based in tradition about what beauty is, what strength is, what it means to be fashion conscious, what it means to be healthy, what a First Mom is, what a hostess is and what it means to be the partner of the most powerful man in the world. The best part is that she is just starting this journey at the age of fifty-two.

Michelle Obama has had a lot of books written about her. However, most focus on the fashion angle and don’t venture beyond that. Yet, the impact she has had on American culture and what she means to it has not been adequately explored until now. This is where The Meaning of Michelle comes in. It examines her impact and acts as a goodbye present for a moment that was hugely significant in the history of America. Also, the book also includes lively conversations about marriage, class, race, womanhood, creativity and what being American means in the current climate.

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